Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Humble, TX?

City of Humble, Texas

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114 W. Higgins St., Humble, TX 77338

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The city's Contractor Registration sheet states "Contractor registration is not required prior to plan submittal, but MUST be completed prior to issuance of permits," and lists a $100 registration fee for the calendar year with annual renewal. The Building Department page adds that "All Permits ARE NOT available for online submission through the permit portal link."

The Building Department page states "The City of Humble has adopted the following codes" and lists the 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code, 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2018 International Fire Code, the 2017 National Electrical Code and the 2018 Energy Code. The city's Residential Plan Packet lists its building technical code requirement as "2018 International Building / Residential Code."

8.25% combined (6.25% state + 1% City of Humble + 1% transit authority (Houston MTA)), per the Comptroller's local sales tax rate file. Comptroller Publication 94-116, Real Property Repair and Remodeling, states that "Labor to repair, remodel, or restore residential real property is not taxable" and that under a lump-sum contract "you pay tax on all your supplies, materials, equipment, and taxable services when you buy them. You don't charge your customer tax." On a lump-sum residential re-roof the rate therefore falls on the roofer's material purchases, not on the homeowner's contract price.